What’s in Your Boots?
By Ned Dowling All ski boots come with insoles. None of them are any good. Some might be fair and maybe even usable for those with strong feet, neutral biomechanics, and impeccable technique. But for most of us, they’re garbage. Literally. Throw them away and get some good insoles. ...
Skin Ski Care Tips
Congratulations on your purchase of skin skis! Welcome to the easiest waxing that you have ever known. Skins typically last between 1-4 years and are replaceable. The more you ski on your skis the more the skins will wear perfectly to your weight and skiing style. At some point your...
Team Birkie 2024/2025
By Chad Samela Chad Salmela is a renowned coach, sports commentator, and former professional biathlete, now serving as the High-Performance Manager of Team Birkie. Known for his passionate connection with athletes and the nordic skiing community, Salmela transitioned from a successful international biathlon career, representing the U.S. in the World...
Summer Cyclists to Winter Warriors: Part 1
This series is a collaboration between Boulder Nordic Sport and Ned Dowling, PT. Ned is a physical therapist at the University of Utah and with the Stifel US Cross Country Ski Team. He is a frequent contributor to fasterskier.com, where he presents articles similar to this series in an attempt to blend biomechanics, strength, and coordination to facilitate efficient ski technique for both performance and injury prevention.